Assistant/Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration

Inside Higher Ed; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration for a tenure-track role beginning Fall 2026. This position involves teaching undergraduate and potentially graduate courses, developing scholarly research, and contributing to program growth. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have University-level teaching experience. A strong commitment to diversity and collegiality is expected. This role offers the opportunity to impact the academic path of healthcare majors significantly.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a Health-related field from an AACSB-accredited university.
• Minimum two years of University-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of ability to produce scholarly publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in health policy, healthcare quality, and related disciplines.
• Develop a robust research program involving collaboration.
• Engage in AACSB accreditation efforts.
• Serve as academic advisor for undergraduate students and/or student organizations.
• Participate in AACSB accreditation efforts and in departmental, college, university, community service.

Skills

Health informatics

Health Analytics

Teaching experience

Scholarly publications

Collegial collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Health-related field

Doctoral degree in Public Health

Tools

SAP TS410/HANA

AWS

Microsoft Cloud certifications

Job description

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration

Position Number

000210

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration

Full-time or Part-time

Full Time

Time Limited Position

No

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

Department of Accounting, Finance, Healthcare and Information Systems

Posting Number

0401396

SHRA/EHRA

EHRA (Faculty)

Job Category

Professional

Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency

EHRA Faculty

Primary Purpose of the Organization

Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. The Broadwell College of Business and Economics (BCBE) is accredited by AACSB International and provides an attractive and collegial academic environment with a strong focus on teaching, research, service, and community relationships.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Broadwell College of Business and Economics at Fayetteville State University seeks to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty member for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Healthcare Management/Administration beginning Fall 2026. The selected candidate will exhibit a desire to teach at the undergraduate level but may also be required to teach graduate courses. The selected candidate will help develop and expand existing programs, concentrations, and minors. The candidate will become a member of the Healthcare Administration faculty that serves approximately 200 undergraduate healthcare majors. Engagement in scholarly research and community and professional service is required. Specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the individual selected, but the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach classes in health policy, healthcare quality, health information technology/informatics, research methods, data analysis, and related disciplines with a normal teaching load of three courses per semester
• Develop a robust research program involving collaboration with students, faculty and perform scholarly activities consistent with rank
• Contribute to ongoing programmatic development of the Broadwell College of Business and Economics
• Serve as an academic advisor and/or student organization advisor for undergraduate students, guiding their professional and personal development as well as their academic progress
• Participate fully in AACSB accreditation efforts
• Actively participate in departmental, college, university, community, and professional service consistent with the goals of the Broadwell College of Business and Economics
• Commitment to contribute to the strategic initiatives of the college
• Commitment to maintaining a productive program of scholarship in technology infused business education
• Grant participation and curriculum development related to industry specific certifications including but not limited to SAP TS410/HANA, AWS and Microsoft Cloud certifications

The successful hire will be expected to engage in research and training activities at the outreach centers of the college.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in a Health-related field from an AACSB-accredited university or a Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Analytics, Health Informatics, or Health Information Technology.
• Training or work experience in health informatics, health Analytics, and Health Services would be strongly desired
• A minimum of two years of University-level teaching experience and/or industry-related experience
• Record of relevant non-academic work experience or project-based learning initiatives with corporations or government entities preferred
• Willingness and ability to collaborate and consistently demonstrate high levels of collegiality
• Evidence, either by record or potential, of the ability to produce scholarly publications in the field of Healthcare Administration, Health Services Research, Healthcare Management, Health Informatics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appropriate academic credentials with healthcare experience.

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.